Homily [Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Psalm 138; 1Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke 5:1-11] I am very pleased to have the opportunity, this weekend, to visit the parish of Corpus Christi. This gives me the occasion to visit the schools associated with the parish, and to meet with representatives of the many…
A lot has changed in the life of the Church over the past 1,700 years, but the Nicene Creed we recite together at each Mass continues to articulate what we believe and shapes our relationship with God. The 2025 Jubilee Year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council…
National Catholic Health Care Week Feb. 2-8 is a time to give thanks for Catholic health care. Covenant contributes to the health and well-being of Albertans via four Catholic organizations rooted in an over 155-year legacy of compassionate care and service in the province. These include Covenant Health, Covenant Care, Covenant Living and Covenant Foundation. During…
“How do we foster a ‘culture of vocation’ in our Archdiocese and live our mission to be “Pilgrims of Hope”? asks Sr. Mary Clare Stack, one of 10 members of the new Vocations Awareness Committee. Sr. Mary Clare U.J. (Ursuline of Jesus), a member of the spiritual care team at…
Friar Aldin Francis Canobas, OFM (Order of Friars Minor, Holy Spirit Province of Canada), is a member of the Archdiocesan Vocations Awareness Committee. He is 36. Here he shares his personal vocation story. What is your vocation story? I am Friar Aldin Francis Canobas, OFM, from the Holy Spirit Province…
Sr. Rezebeth Noceja S.P., Sisters of Providence, is one of 10 members of the Archdiocesan Vocations Awareness Committee. Sr. Rezebeth is 41. Here she shares her personal vocation story. I was a new member of Singles for Christ when a woman in her early 20s was introduced to me by…
The Archdiocese of Edmonton has become aware of graffiti vandalism at St. Joseph’s Basilica, including a swastika at the front entrance and another on a sign at the cathedral. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Jan. 26 and was caught on security video. The footage will be shared with…
Four heroes of the early Church in Canada continue to be honoured centuries after their deaths. Lineups formed throughout the day and late into the evening Jan. 23 as more than 3,000 people — young old, single individuals and families — came to venerate, pray and reflect on the lives…
“Hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” – Romans 5: 5 The beginning of a new year can be a time of increased hope. This year, hope is especially important as being Pilgrims of…
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C Pastoral Visitation to Resurrection and Assumption Parishes Homily [Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-12] I am delighted to have this opportunity to visit Resurrection and Assumption parishes this weekend. It is an occasion when I can take the pulse…